Kormoran's record and the cost of owning an auxiliary cruiser

What is the panel's view of Kormoran, and would they want to own an auxiliary cruiser?

Kormoran was effective in its role, but owning such a ship would impose prohibitive operating and maintenance costs.

Dr. Clarke credits Kormoran with performing her assigned commerce-raiding role effectively. He also questions how honestly some accounts present the conduct of her crew, although this short exchange does not adjudicate that issue. An auxiliary cruiser begins with the scale and support needs of a large converted merchant ship. The cost of keeping such a hull operating would make private ownership impractical, leaving it as a costly hole in the water rather than a useful personal vessel. Operational performance does not require anyone to romanticize the ship or want to own her.